# Messing Primary School — Colchester, United Kingdom

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## At a glance

- **Type:** Primary
- **Parent rating:** 4.8/5 from 4 published reviews
- **Founded:** 1914
- **Principal:** Ms Charlotte Brown

## Contact

- **Address:** Messing Primary School Road, Messing, Essex
- **Phone:** 01621 815 415
- **Website:** https://www.messingprimaryschool.co.uk/
- **SchoolBrowse profile:** https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/colchester/messing-primary-school-14437

## About

Messing Primary School aims to provide teaching and learning that is stimulating, challenging and tailored to the needs of each individual child. We want our pupils to be enquiring learners who are able to pursue their interests, while receiving a high standard of education. Our school is set in idyllic rural surroundings, with its own sports field, sensory garden and play area.

## Official rankings

- **Ofsted (Leadership and Management):** Outstanding — Sep 2018
- **Ofsted (Overall Effectiveness):** Good — Sep 2018

## Recent parent reviews

- **5/5** — Best School in Essex!: I've been blown away by the progress my child has made at Messing Primary. The Smiley Club is a highlight of their week and the staff are always so welcoming and friendly. We love the family feel of the school and the values they teach are exactly what we want for our children. *(Sep 2022)*
- **5/5** — Love the PTFA Events!: We've been really impressed with the school's PTFA events - the Summer Fete was amazing! The sense of community is wonderful and the staff are always so supportive. My child loves their teacher and the class has been so much fun. Can't fault it! *(Jul 2022)*
- **5/5** — Wonderful School with Fantastic Staff: Messing Primary has exceeded all our expectations. The teachers are dedicated and the facilities are excellent. My child loves the sensory garden and the after-school activities are always so much fun. We feel so lucky to be part of this community! *(Mar 2022)*
- **4/5** — Mixed Feelings: I have mixed feelings about Messing Primary. On the one hand, the school has a lovely atmosphere and the staff are generally very good. However, my child struggled with the homework load and I felt that some teachers were more engaged than others. Overall, it was a solid education, but not without its challenges. *(Dec 2020)*

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